Connection

2/11/2008

The principle of Connection states that the ideal swing is short and compact,  rather than long and arm-y, at the point of contact because this maximizes the rate at which the shoulders can rotate.
     In a well-connected swing, at the Point Of Contact the hands are turning with the shoulders rather than flying away from the body toward the ball and the pitcher or dragging behind the shoulders as happens in a swing afflicted with bat drag.
     You can see well-connected swings in all of the photos below. Notice how the hitters' back elbow are bent roughly 90 degrees, and are relatively close to their sides, at the Point Of Contact.

Connection - Albert Pujols

Connection - Albert Pujols

Connection - Albert Pujols

Connection - Albert Pujols

Connection - Albert Pujols

Connection - Mark McGwire

Connection - Alfonso Soriano

Connection - Alfonso Soriano

Connection - Aramis Ramirez

Connection - David Eckstein

Connection - David Eckstein

Connection - Ryan Howard

Connection - Sean Casey

Connection - Vladimir Guerrero

Connection - Vladimir Guerrero

Connection - Xavier Nady